Welcome to the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences. Our Department is home to a large engaging student body and interdisciplinary faculty that educate and research key questions in the fields of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences. The cornerstone of the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences is experimental learning aligned with the mission of Bouvé College and Northeastern University’s 2025 Academic Plan. The programs within the department enhance and extend students’ learning of human movement and rehabilitation through experiential education, interdisciplinary collaborations, interprofessional education, research opportunities and a variety of global educational experiences. The Department is led by a collaborative interdisciplinary body of faculty with research, scholarship, clinical and teaching expertise across a diverse spectrum. Our graduates are professionals who excel in patient-client management and research and are committed to lifelong learning and the use of evidenced-based practice.
Our Department Vision: To lead through innovation, education and research in human movement and rehabilitation sciences.
Our Department Mission: To advance health, human movement, and rehabilitation sciences through interprofessional experiential education, research and practice within a complex global society.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kristin Curry Greenwood